ITB - Property Boundary Vegetation Removal, Pruning and Related items for the Harris County Flood Control District

Harris County Flood Control District is soliciting bids for property boundary vegetation removal, pruning, and related services under ITB, with bids due September 28, 2026 and mandatory pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses all labor, equipment, materials, and testing necessary to perform vegetation management on Harris County Flood Control District property boundaries. An on-site supervisor proficient in spoken and written English is required to oversee work activities and coordinate with Harris County personnel. All pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate line items; the County anticipates awarding to a single vendor but reserves the right to award by item, category, or overall as circumstances warrant, potentially designating multiple vendors as "Primary" and "Secondary" based on lowest-and-best-value evaluation.

The initial contract term runs one year beginning approximately November 1, 2026, with four one-year renewal options subject to Commissioners Court approval and pricing adjustments. Price increases are restricted to ninety days after contract commencement and may not occur within ninety days of previous increases; increases must be supported by manufacturer documentation and are capped at four percent annually. A performance and payment bond for the full contract amount is required prior to work commencement.

Prevailing wage requirements apply to all vendor and sub-vendor work under Texas Government Code Section 2258, with weekly certified payroll submission mandatory. M/WBEs are encouraged to participate; vendors must make good faith efforts to assist Harris County in meeting M/WBE contracting goals. Questions must be submitted in writing through the Bonfire platform by the specified deadline; all questions and answers will be released as public notices to all prospective bidders. No contract value is disclosed.